2 Letters to Addiction from a former Captive Letter #1 (15 years ago) Dear Addiction, I don’t know how to start this, because part of me wishes I never met you. Another part knows I wouldn’t be who I am now if I hadn’t survived you. You came into my life when I was already […]
How to Practice Self-Control in Faith Based Recovery
Self-control is a promise to those who follow Jesus on the straight and narrow road In Scripture (2Timothy 1:7 – beloe) it’s defined as “a sound mind”. It’s the ability to govern our thoughts, emotions, and actions in alignment with God’s will, even when faced with temptation or adversity. Through the guidance of
Coping with Everyday Failures in Life so that your Recovery Isn’t Affected
When Life Trips You Up “My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26) When people enter recovery through Christ, they often expect the main struggle to be resisting temptation; however, many quickly realize that the harder challenge is simply handling life‘s pressure, respon
When Fellowship Feels Just Like Another Bar
Finding Authenticity in Faith-Based Recovery For many who have left addiction behind and are seeking to rebuild their lives, church or fellowship should be as a refuge. It needs to be a place of healing, acceptance, community, and spiritual renewal. But what happens when church starts to feel like the bar you left behind? What […]
Relying on Yahweh’s Protection Against Hurtful Words
If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of cruel, unfair, or thoughtless words, you know how much they can hurt. Words have power. They can build us up or tear us down. Sometimes, the most painful wounds don’t come from physical attacks but from the things people say… especially when those words come from […]
A Letter to Your Friends & Family You Could Have Written Yourself
I have written a letter from a believer’s perspective, describing what recovery might look like. I want you to be able to understand that there’s a common thread in every believer who goes through this holy road. Family and friends often don’t or can’t understand what you’re going through as there are many hills and [&